Must-see attractions in Serbia

Lake Perućac was created in 1966 by the damming of the Drina, and has been a favourite with families and fisherfolk ever since. Marking the border between…

Bubanj Hill, located 3km from the city centre, is the location of one of Serbia's most recognisable Yugoslav-era spomeniks (memorials). Three gigantic…

The most dramatic ruin from NATO's 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia is this masterpiece of postwar architecture that once held the Ministry of Defence of…

Situated in the heart of Stara Planina, Gostuša is one of the oldest and most remote villages in the Pirot region. The main attractions are its remarkable…

This small but exceedingly pleasant 'island' (it's technically a peninsula) is a wonderful spot for a Danube-side picnic or lazy stroll. More restaurants,…

This 2018 newcomer is a delight for the kiddos. Spread over two floors of hands-on, interactive illusions – explained in English, German and Spanish in…

Surrounded by thick woods dotted with quaint villages, the artificial Lake Zaovine is a serene spot in Tara's south. Almost preternaturally peaceful, it's…

Though it's small, this museum is worth a gander for its collection of prehistoric, Roman and medieval artefacts, including coins, jewellery, religious…

The Kladovo branch of the National Museum in Belgrade is an excellent place to get a better grasp of the invaluable historic and cultural heritage of the…

The huge Gunpowder Magazine (1718) was set up by the Austrians as a safe place to hide artillery; today it houses a collection of stone monuments,…

This small church was built in 1937 above a spring that's believed to have miraculous powers. Djuro Radulović's striking mosaics cover the church's…

Founded in 1 AD and sacked by the Huns in 5 AD, Viminacium was the capital of the Roman Empire's Moesia province and a military base during the Dacian…

Smederevo's huge, 25-tower fort on the Danube was constructed between 1428 and 1430 by Despot Ðurađ Branković, the last of Serbia's medieval rulers. Once…

If you're visiting Sirogojno Open-Air Museum with your own transport, it's worth making the 4km trip north to this limestone cave with a massive entrance…

Established four decades ago, this sparse memorial museum is housed in the apartment where Ivo Andrić lived from 1958 until his death. The author of The…

Kovačica village (population 6000) in Vojvodina's east is internationally renowned for its native art. Since 1939, self-taught painters have produced more…

This popular escape and picnic spot on the outskirts of Zlatibor is dominated by a 20m-high waterfall that morphs into a series of scenic miniature…

This compelling collection of cars and motorcycles is located in Belgrade's first public garage, though it was opting for new digs near Staro Sajmište at…

Called simply ‘the Cathedral’ by the locals, the 1895 Church of the Name of Mary on Trg Slobode is the largest Roman Catholic church in Novi Sad. Built in…

Housed in a 1928 neo-Romanesque building of the Jewish Community of Belgrade, the permanent exhibition of this museum opened in 1969 and covers the…